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INTERPOL operation against human trafficking leads to arrests and rescues

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INTERPOL stated that “human trafficking and migrant smuggling are increasingly linked to other forms of crime, often using the same criminal networks and routes.” Article 7 of the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air outlaws the transporting of migrants by sea.

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Alleged leader of Japan crime syndicate pleads guilty to attempted trafficking of nuclear materials from Myanmar

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The Acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Edward Kim, highlighted that Ebisawa was involved in sending large quantities of heroin and methamphetamine to the United States. In exchange for these drugs, he sought advanced weaponry, including surface-to-air missiles intended for use in conflict zones within Myanmar.

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Human rights group says Israel attacks on healthcare providers in Lebanon must be investigated as war crimes

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The Israeli military accused Hezbollah of using the Islamic Health Association (IHA), a civilian institution affiliated with Hezbollah, as a cover for “terrorist activities” They claimed ambulances were used to transport fighters and weapons. The IHA provides emergency services across Lebanon.

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Australia imposes sanctions on 14 Russian state-owned enterprises

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Australia Thursday imposed financial sanctions on 14 Russian state-owned enterprises. The sanctions have been imposed on electronic company Ruselectronics, transportation company Russian Railways, transportation company Kamaz, shipping company SEVMASH, and shipping company United Shipbuilding Corporation.

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US Supreme Court agrees to consider scope of expert witness testimony in drug trafficking case

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United States. The petition for reconsideration was brought by Delilah Diaz, a California woman who was convicted of transporting drugs into the US after the government presented expert testimony to disprove Diaz’s claim that she did not know she was carrying drugs.

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Justice Clarence Thomas discloses trips with billionaire in annual financial disclosure

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This disclosure was published after Thomas received political backlash for accepting extravagant gifts while serving on the United States Supreme Court. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas disclosed in his annual financial report made public Thursday that he accepted three trips from billionaire Harlan Crow in 2022.

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Russia and Ukraine exchange 180 prisoners in UAE-mediated swap

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Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange , with each side exchanging 90 prisoners of war each and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) acting as an intermediary. The Russian defense ministry confirmed the swap and said that the released Russian military personnel were to be transported to Moscow for medical treatment and rehabilitation.

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